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Practice Advisory 13: Egress stairs – earthquake checks needed for some

Discusses the assessment of stairs in existing multi-storey buildings by practising structural engineers.
Building Code compliance > D Access > D1 Access Routes > Practice Advisory 13

Use licensed professionals for restricted building work

Understand why you might need an LBP for some residential building work and where to find one.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Use licensed professionals for restricted building work

Choosing a designer or architect

Things to consider when choosing a designer or architect for your building project.
Projects & consents > Planning a successful build > Scope and design > Choosing the right people for your type of building work > Choosing a designer or architect

New retention money requirements take effect from 5 October 2023

New requirements to protect subcontractors who have retention money withheld from them commence on 5 October 2023.
News and updates > New retention money requirements take effect from 5 October 2023

Practice Advisory 10: Design guidance for barriers

Guidance on designing barriers according to Amendment 8 of Verification Method B1/VM1 for B1 Structure.
Building Code compliance > F Safety of users > F4 Safety from falling > Practice Advisory 10: Design guidance for barriers

2008/121: Dispute regarding the provisions of the Building Code that protect neighbouring property from siteworks

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2008 121 [PDF 279 KB] Date issued: 19 December 2008

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Primary Building Code clause:
B1 - Structure
Primary topic:
Structure
Council:
Wellington City Council
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2024/053: An authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 on land that is subject to a natural hazard

This Determination is subject to appeal.

This determination considers the authority’s decision to issue a building consent under section 72 for alterations to a dwelling on a property that is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of inundation by flooding.

It considers whether adequate provision to protect the land for flooding has been made.

Determination 2024/053 [PDF 440 KB] Date issued: 1 October 2024

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Tauranga City Council
Section of the Building Act:
49, 71, 72, 73
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2026/005: The decision to grant a building consent under section 72 on land that is subject to a natural hazard of inundation

This determination considers an authority’s decision to grant a building consent under section 72 for the construction of a new dwelling on a property that is subject or likely to be subject to the natural hazard of inundation.

It considers whether the hazard is likely and whether ‘adequate provision’ has been made to protect the land, building work and other property.

Determination 2026/005 [PDF 345 KB] Date issued: 19 February 2026

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Primary topic:
Natural Hazards
Council:
Christchurch City Council
Section of the Building Act:
49, 51, 71, 72 and 73
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Alternative solutions for fire safety design (Alternative solutions for Building Code clause C Protection from Fire)

Alternative solutions for fire design demonstrate compliance with all or part of the Building Code.
Building Code compliance > C Protection from fire > C1 Objectives of Clauses C2 to C6 > Alternative solutions for clause C Protection from Fire > Alternative solutions for fire safety design

Solar power

The sun is a useful source of power for sites without too much shade.
Getting started > Smarter Homes guides > Power, lighting and energy saving > Solar power
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